Slow Cooker Cabbage and Smoked Sausage!!!
This Slow Cooker Cabbage and Smoked Sausage dish is a cozy, fuss-free meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or laid-back weekends. With hearty smoked sausage, tender cabbage, and flavorful seasonings, it’s a simple one-pot wonder that delivers big on comfort and taste with minimal prep.
Slow Cooker Cabbage & Sausage
🧾 Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Green cabbage, chopped | 1 large head (8–10 cups) |
| Smoked sausage, sliced | 1 lb |
| Onion, thinly sliced | 1 large |
| Garlic, minced | 3 cloves |
| Olive oil or butter | 2 tablespoons |
| Chicken broth | 1 cup |
| Apple cider vinegar (optional) | 1 tablespoon |
| Smoked paprika | 1 teaspoon |
| Dried thyme | 1 teaspoon |
| Salt and black pepper | To taste |
| Red pepper flakes (optional) | As desired |
👨🍳 Instructions:
1. Prep the Ingredients
Chop the cabbage, slice the sausage, thinly slice the onion, and mince the garlic.
2. Layer in the Slow Cooker
Start with half the cabbage in the bottom of your slow cooker. Add half the sausage and onion. Repeat with remaining cabbage, sausage, and onion. Top with the minced garlic.
3. Add Seasonings and Liquid
Drizzle olive oil or scatter butter on top. Pour in chicken broth and vinegar (if using). Sprinkle paprika, thyme, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes over everything. Gently mix to combine.
4. Cook Low and Slow
Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours, stirring once or twice if possible, until the cabbage is soft and the flavors have come together.
5. Taste and Serve
Adjust seasoning to your preference. Serve warm as a satisfying main or pair it with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread.
✨ Tip: Want more depth of flavor? Brown the sausage slices in a skillet before adding to the slow cooker.
